The MinnABE Spring Conference offers a great opportunity for all those interested in bilingual education to connect, learn, and get inspired. This includes educators, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and community members. MinnABE members can attend this learning and sharing experience for free. The conference is designed to foster collaboration, provide valuable insights, and offer innovative strategies for advancing bilingual education. We support and empower all stakeholders committed to multilingualism in Minnesota.

Please send questions to minnesotaabe@gmail.com

Registration prices:

$45 for individuals

$35 for Presenters 

$40 for Groups of 5 or more 

$75-$150 for Exhibitors6

Calling for proposals

The Minnesota Association for Bilingual Education (MinnABE) invites professionals, students, and community members to submit proposals for our annual spring conference from 8:00-1:00 on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in Forest Lake, MN. We invite proposals related to best practices for instruction, successful use of resources, program administration, teacher training, and professional development, as well as research relevant for all levels and types of dual language bilingual education.

Do you have colleagues you think would be interested in presenting/facilitating? Please share this information with them! If you are having issues with registering on this form, please contact Kaari Rodriguez at minnesotaabe@gmail.com

All proposals must be submitted by Friday, March 20.

If you are an exhibitor and plan to attend our conference, please complete this registration form.